# The bases ... courtyard were made of bronze For 38:17-20, see how you translated many of these words in [Exodus 27:16](../27/16.md) and [Exodus 27:17-19](../27/17.md). # twenty ... five ... four "20 ... 5 ... 4" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-numbers]]) # The covering for their tops and its rods were made of silver This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "They made the covering for the tops of the posts and their rods out of silver" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])